SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SETS DATES FOR 28TH EDITION January 24 – February 3, 2013 * * * Passes and Packages Go on Sale May 1 at 25% Discount The Santa Barbara International Film Festival presented by lynda.com has set Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, February 3, 2013 as the dates for the 28th [...]

From all of the Staff and Board of Directors at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, we would like to extend a large thank you to our excellent Volunteers, VAC, Theatre Team, Production Team, and Interns for the 2012 Festival. The festival would not be possible without you. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Saleh [...]

The 27th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced the winners of the 2012 festival competition at a Press Conference and Brunch, Sunday morning at the famed Fess Parker’s Resort Santa Barbara. To the delight of patrons and industry professionals, the festival’s 27th season continued the tradition of presenting purely exceptional films, spanning genres and [...]

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which begins Thursday, January 26, is proud to welcome 23+ Academy Award nominees, as this morning’s Oscar nomination announcements brought news that many of the artists and films SBIFF has the privilege of paying homage to have earned spots on the most coveted of ballots. Commented SBIFF Executive Director [...]

Click here for the complete list of films, along with their descriptions and a preliminary screening schedule. Please note that times are subject to change. SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2012 PROGRAM * * * 27TH FEST OPENS WITH WORLD PREMIERE OF “DARLING COMPANION” AND CLOSES WITH WEST COAST PREMIERE OF “WHERE DO WE [...]

In recognition of his contributions to the world of film, Michael Douglas will be bestowed with his father’s honor, the 2011 KIRK DOUGLAS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FILM from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The 6th annual black-tie Gala dinner will take place at The Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara on Thursday, October [...]